Research

The M9 Project’s goal is to reduce the catastrophic impact of Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes on the social, built, and natural environments through research advancements in methods, early warnings, and community planning.

The M9 Project’s approach

Bring together a broad team of UW researchers from physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, urban planning, and social sciences

Better define the range of possibilities and the limits of our understanding of the effects of a subduction zone earthquake (strong focus on probabilistic methods)

Apply this increased understanding to improving technological and social aspects of predictive and warning systems

Work with local, state, and federal partners to apply results, improve community planning and resilience